EVOLUTIONARY BENCHMARKS OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA

Agriculture continues to be the largest user of rural land and a key determinant of the rural development quality. The importance and relevance of the agriculture and rural development in the Republic of Moldova have increased with the enlargement of the EU and prospects of our country in this context. The present study proposes an analysis of the evolution of agriculture in its many aspects, focusing on rural development concepts in terms of durability and multifunctionality. During the research have been used traditional research methods quantitative and qualitative analysis, comparative and logical analysis. Preference was given to monographic study method applying the elements of observation, selection, induction and deduction. Investigations conducted allow us to conclude that accelerating reforms outlined in the agro-food sector will contribute to the formation of new enterprises, efficient functioning of market mechanisms, modernizing techniques and technologies, improving the legal framework in agriculture, increase the degree of diversification of the rural economy; educating economic behavior of farmers and creating a flexible mindset to various changes. All these would contribute to supply a competitive and efficient agriculture that would allow its integration in the European markets.